Our retreat center sleeps up to 8 guests in shared bedrooms with the convenience of several bathrooms. You are welcome to relax in the living room or curl up in the cozy seating area by the fireplace. Feel free to help yourself to our coffee and snack bar at any time. We want you to feel at home!

If you are flying in to PDX, you will be able to easily rent a car or plan on a $60 (on average) Uber ride. I will be available to help shuttle us around through the weekend, so as long as you don't need a car for any other reason, the Uber option will probably be the most economical.

There are several hotels to choose from in or near Oregon City. You can refer to this link for a list of options.

If you prefer to stay at an Airbnb, there are several cozy choices nearby. Check out these listings.

We are all about cozy and comfy here. I encourage you to bring comfy lounge wear as we will only go out in "outside clothes" once during the weekend for lunch at the food trucks in Oregon City. So leave some space in your luggage for bringing home the art we make together and don't bother with lots of outfits to change into.

That said, we do love tromping through nature around here (even in loungewear). If you happen to have an extra pair of shoes that can get wet (we are in the PNW and it IS wet here), then bring them along. No worries if you don't, we will make do!

Meals are vegetarian friendly with fish and chicken options. We try our best to accommodate your dietary needs while providing you with home cooked meals and plentiful snacks and “like you’re at home” access to the kitchen. We are serious about our coffee and offer many options in that area as well as sparkling water and tea options. We also have an ever present self service snack bar with healthy and comforting snacks hitting all the notes!

Our tentative schedule:

Friday 12pm-5pm : Gather & Connect - Opening activities and Nature Printing

Studio Time with nature printing on a variety of papers/fabric/canvas/tissue
Friday: Group Dinner at the house (Build your own Sourdough Pizza)
Evening Free time (Fire Pit/Smores, Float in the heated pool, art in the house, movie on the couch, isolate in your room ..something for everyone)

Saturday: 8am Breakfast Bar is Set out - Slow start Morning
Saturday: 10am-1pm - Paper Quilt - Painting BIG
Saturday: 1-4 - Lunch at the Oregon City Food Trucks Field Trip/Antique market
Saturday: 4pm - Studio time to incorporate our market find into our work
Saturday: 6-9pm  Free Time - Dinner Grazing Time (Charcuterie and leftovers laid out)
Fire Pit/Floating Time/Couch Time or whatever lights you up!

Sunday: Same Start as Saturday
Sunday: 10am-1pm - Finishing up
1pm - Lunch/Pack
2-4pm Final studio time/closing circle

Retreat concludes Sunday by 4pm.